LACruiser88

Weather has not been great today.  Windy, bumpy and a bit wet all day.

Just now, kywildcatfanone said:

I haven't eaten in the DR for a few years, but you used to could walk in look around pick a table you like and reserve it.

We have been cruising Princess for years, we have never seen this before!

Just now, Astro Flyer said:

Is lunch the same $39?
 

No

We just had our second sushi lunch at The Catch venue.  It was very good!  🍣

We have not seen one since pre-covid days...

The below is from the Princess press release:

Sanctuary Collection staterooms on Sun Princess and Star Princess go on sale today. Guests who have booked as of April 23, 2024 already have reserved Sanctuary Collection staterooms on either ship will receive the additional amenities outlined at no additional cost, excluding the premier bundle.

Good morning Sea Day #3 and Cruise Day #21!

In the Med, everything onboard will be in English.

Our current position at noon.  Captain announced that we will cross the Equator at 3 am tomorrow morning.  Btw, it is currently 90° and extremely humid.

Good morning Sea Day #2 (since leaving Moorea) and Cruise Day #20!

Just before sunset tonight...

Tonight's wine, we rated it 89 points.

The below was posted on the Roll Call for our voyage by a fellow passenger a few minutes ago.  We have been hearing a lot of folks coughing and sneezing.  🥺

FYI to all, I have been quarantining for Covid for a few days now (i started feeling off probably a week or so ago now). I thought I had a sinus infection, but they offered to test me when I went in for possible antibiotics.

My symptoms have been none of the well known ones. It really has been like a sinus infection where my head just feels full and I cough up some ick. The nurse said Covid is definitely aboard (ie, I’m definitely not patient zero).

I’m sure in the back of our heads, we all know it’s here, but if anyone has any particular concerns that they might be high risk, ratcheting up precautions is probably a good idea. My case has been mild. I’m not weak or tired and I don’t have a problem with breathing or feel like death.

I hope if anyone else here gets it (or has it), it is as mild.

5 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

We are returning to Moorea in March of 2026 and this is where you will find us

I forgot we will be back in Moorea next April on the Sapphire Princess. 

And then again in March of 2026 on the Island Princess.

Breakfast was so colorful this morning!  

FWIW, we had our passports returned this morning.  No stamps.

Cloudy, warm start to our sea day as we head towards Honolulu.

8 hours ago, wlbox said:

Loved your private beach in Moorea. Do the taxis take US$. How much to get to this beautiful beach?  Planning ahead for our fall visit. 

Here is the view of the small park at the beach from the road.  There was a fresh water shower and restrooms at the park.  By the time we left there were maybe 10 people scattered on the beach.  Only one other couple from our ship.

We are returning to Moorea in March of 2026 and this is where you will find us!

5 hours ago, PescadoAmarillo said:

Just those friendly black tip reef sharks. 
 

@LACruiser88, were you anchored in Cooks or Opunohu Bay to get to that lovely beach?

I believe it was Opunohu.  There was a Windstar ship in Cooks Bay.

8 hours ago, wlbox said:

Loved your private beach in Moorea. Do the taxis take US$. How much to get to this beautiful beach?  Planning ahead for our fall visit. 

Everyone took USD, no problem.  $22 each way.

A few nights ago our Restaurant Manager asked if we wanted anything special for dinner.  We mentioned we were missing Mexican food.  So tonight he surprised us with this!

Took this photo as we were leaving Moorea...